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Ford Fusion vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Fusion vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,025

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $11,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,795

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $10,952

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620102010
ModelFusionExplorerExplorer
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,985 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $17,502 $31,044 $33,774
Safety and Security Package 595    
Premium Package 395    
3.0L V6 2,725    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 595    
Traction control 95    
Leather seating surfaces 895    
Heated front seats 295    
Sunroof 795    
Convenience Package   1,995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Safety and Security Package 518    
Premium Package 344    
3.0L V6 2,452    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 518    
Traction control 83    
Leather seating surfaces 779    
Heated front seats 257    
Sunroof 692    
Convenience Package   1,696  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Options (change) 6,390 3,305 1,310
Options (change) 5,643 2,888 1,192
Destination 650 815 815
Total Price $26,025 $37,400 $38,405
Total Invoice $23,795 $34,747 $35,781

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fusion SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,859
Model Year200620102010
ModelFusionExplorerExplorer
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine221hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$26,025$37,400$38,405
Adjustments for Features0-4,405-5,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,025$32,995$33,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$130
Total Invoice$23,795$34,747$35,781
Adjustments for Features0-4,093-4,919
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,795$30,654$30,862
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$208

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Features Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620102010
ModelFusionExplorerExplorer
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25 $25
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,800$6,205$7,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,405$5,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,093-4,919

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062010
ModelFusionExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.4 in113.7 in
Length190.2 in193.4 in
Width72.2 in73.7 in
Height57.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,280 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.883.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Fusion SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested132548%
Total Not Requested145052%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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